Snake skin generally refers to “ichthyosis”, belongs to the autosomal dominant genetic disease, this disease can not be permanently removed, only through the topical drugs or oral retinoids to alleviate the symptoms.
Treatment is based on topical drugs, topical urea cream, cod liver oil ointment, Vitamin A cream, Calcipotriol ointment, etc., can also be used in conjunction with mometasone furoate cream, with moisturizing, exfoliation of the role of the keratin, the condition of the serious can be taken orally Vitamin A or Vitamin A acid drugs such as Avicenna, which can alleviate the condition, but can not be cured.
Ichthyosis is keratinization anomaly hereditary skin disease, mild ichthyosis manifested as dry skin in winter, the surface of the fine scales, the typical performance is the extremities of the extensor side of the light brown rhombic or polygonal scales, such as fish scales, mild patients pay attention to moisturizing and emollient can be, the serious need to seek medical attention.
If you are suffering from ichthyosis, it is recommended to go to the hospital dermatology department for consultation and standardized treatment after diagnosis by a professional physician. The above drugs should be used in accordance with medical advice.